Reason for the Seasons Quick Check
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Question
A diagram depicting one of the seasons shows the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun. Which season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?(1 point)
Responses
spring
spring
summer
summer
autumn
autumn
winter
winter
winter for sure
The season in the Northern Hemisphere when it is tilted toward the sun is summer.
To determine which season is depicted in the diagram showing the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun, we can use our knowledge of the Earth's tilt and its effect on the seasons.
The Earth is tilted on its axis by approximately 23.5 degrees. As the Earth orbits around the sun, this tilt causes the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to receive different amounts of sunlight at different times of the year, resulting in the changing seasons.
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, it is summer in that hemisphere. This is because the tilt allows the Northern Hemisphere to receive more direct sunlight, leading to longer and warmer days.
Therefore, the correct answer in this case is "summer."